Most years, Contra Costa County gets a decent amount of rainfall. The rain that falls on your home and garden is a free supply of water that can save you money and protect our water supply. Learn more...

March 2018

March 20

Water Conservation Showcase
Do you want to learn more about water conservation including how water utilities, product developers, designers, research institutions and leaders in the building industry are addressing our water availability challenges? If these perspectives are of interest and you are eager to learn how you can reduce your own water impact, we encourage you to attend the Water Conservation Showcase scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. This event is the largest of its kind on the west coast and will include doze...

March 24

Home Composting Workshop
Food waste disposal is a national problem. Join Contra Costa County and Mt. View Sanitary District at this workshop to learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into high quality compost!

March 24

Family Friendly Garden Workshop
Sustainable Contra Costa is offering this fun workshop to help engage your kids in the garden? Many herbs, perennials and flowers stimulate the senses and attract pollinators like ladybugs and birds that help keep your garden healthy. Discover who might be visiting your garden as we explore "the good, the bad and the buggy" while showcasing some of the easiest family-friendly plants that pollinators love! Each family will make a pollinator home and receive a bug guide, plant list and a...